HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission On Disability - Minutes - 01/11/2018COMMISSION ON DISABILITY
Fort Collins City Hall, Council Information Center
Thursday January 11, 2018
Board Members Present: Sherri Reichow, Marilee Boylan, Jan Barela-Smith, Rustin
Hughes, Mandy Morgan, John Morris, Michael Marr, Arianna Kilmer.
City Liaisons Present: Christine Macrina, Carol Thomas
Call To Order: 12:18 pm
1. Introductions: Mandy Morgan introduced herself and was welcomed as a new
member of the Board. Arianna is now officially a recognized member, and Sherri
has been reappointed.
2. Approval of Minutes: In the transition process of losing and adding board
members, the minutes for the month of December 2017 were not officially
documented. Persons present were Sherri Reichow, Marilee Boylan, John Morris,
Terry Schlictling, Arianna Kilmer, Michael Marr and Carol Thomas.
3. Open Discussion: Rustin announced that B-Bold will be holding an adaptive living
martial arts clinic starting January 20-February 24th from 1-2:30 pm. This is a non-
contact clinic for all skill and ability levels. See Rustin for additional information at
970-237-0397.
4. New Business:
a. Christine provided the group with Boards and Commissions
Members’ Training in city organization, the seven key outcome areas, city
council liaison and expectations, and an introduction to Parliamentary
procedure.
b. Carol emphasized the importance of all members attending and
completing the assessment relating to the “Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team”
prior to her upcoming trainings. These will be held in two sessions to begin on
January 25th from 5:30-7 pm and conclude on February 8th from 6-7:30 pm.
Both meetings will be held at the City Hall Information Center in concert with
the Human Relations Commission to allow for more dynamic input. Please
save the date and complete the assessment in advance of the
training.
c. The Board has been working on an ADA Special Event Checklist for
use by the City in the Special Events licensing process to ensure compliance
with existing ADA laws. Carol passed out copies of the preliminary accessibility
checklist drafted by the subcommittee, and John initiated discussion over how
the Special Events Subcommittee meeting with Doug Buffington and Jan
Sawyer went. Marilee, Terry and Arianna were also present at this “New West
Fest baseline meeting” which plans to meet with city leaders quarterly. The
subcommittee will meet again in this room on 2/25 from 12-1:30pm. One
additional positive benefit from this initial meeting is that the City will now keep
cable ramps on-site for future use.
5. Unfinished Business:
a. John sought follow-up on IBC codes on universal dwellings. This issue was
addressed with Mike G, now retired, in early 2017, and Arianna stated that she believed
they were approved. Carol offered to followup with Russ, Code Building Officer, about
this. The Board seeks to see what actually was passed and the actual wording and
ratios which were approved.
6. Community News & Updates:
a. Marilee shared that the Arc of Larimer County will be holding a film festival on
March 2nd from 6-8 pm in honor of Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month. Tickets
are $10 if purchased now and will be more at the door. Please save the date.
b. Carol stated that the City will be retrofitting the elevators to be ADA compliant
and remodeling will soon be in the works. During this time COD will meet at another
location until the remodel is complete.
Michael Marr moved to adjourn. Mandy Morgan seconded. Meeting adjourned at 2:04 pm.
Submitted by Sherri Reichow.